Please view this video from Reverend Dominic about our changes, in effect starting this coming Sunday, the third week in Lent, March 20. https://youtu.be/Kt-S_q1qUwI https://video.fccmelrose.org/Covid-Update-3/20/22
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Christmas Caroling and Hot Apple Cider!
Our youth group, Harmony Lites, will be caroling by our decorated pergola onTuesday, December 21 at 6:00 pm. This might be a nice time to stop by and admire…… Read more “Christmas Caroling and Hot Apple Cider!”
Welcome Back Sunday!
https://youtu.be/pfO-6AAd-Qw In-Person Worship Resumes on Welcome Back Sunday, September 12 at 10 am! We are thrilled to return to in-person worship here at FCC! It has been…… Read more “Welcome Back Sunday!”
Church Mission Statement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYQoeXcbzY Confident in God’s love,revealed to us in Jesus Christ,we, the First Congregational Church in Melrose, United Church of Christ,journey in Christian community to seek God’s presence…… Read more “Church Mission Statement”
Concert Link: https://youtu.be/IGYjzn55qb4 Join us on Wednesday, April 7th, at 7:30pm for a classical music concert featuring the Buswell-Ou duo, guitarist Andy Robinson, the Melrose FCC Handbell… Read more
In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)
When we began our move to in-person worship this fall, we committed to evaluating this in late November. After much discussion among our Deacons of Worship, Senior Deacons,…… Read more “In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)”
View each of our worship services here:
If you wish to view our worship services and are not sure how to get to a specific service, we now have them listed out, with the…… Read more “View each of our worship services here:”
Virtual Coffee Hour after Worship
Join us after worship on Sunday at 11 am for our Virtual Coffee Hour! If you didn’t receive an invitation by email and wish to join next week, please click…… Read more “Virtual Coffee Hour after Worship”
Opening for Deacon of Christian Mission: Covid and Economy Focused
The next 1-2 years will be very challenging for many in our church and the broader community due to the economy and Covid-19. We have an opening…… Read more “Opening for Deacon of Christian Mission: Covid and Economy Focused”
In-Person Worship Suspension Reminder
5/19/2020 In order to avoid confusion, please know that First Congregational Church will continue our virtual Sunday worship services despite Governor Baker’s announcement this week that houses…… Read more “In-Person Worship Suspension Reminder”
3/25/20 Update to Sunday Worship
March 25, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, This is to let you know that we are extending cancellation of Sunday worship services and all other church activities…… Read more “3/25/20 Update to Sunday Worship”
Sunday Worship Cancellation Notice
3/13/2020 Dear Members and Friends, I am writing to share with you the decision that has been made to cancel Sunday worship services and all other church…… Read more “Sunday Worship Cancellation Notice”
Denying God’s Gift of Free Will
In 1973, the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision was handed down by the Supreme Court; legalizing a woman’s right to have an abortion. Two years before that,…… Read more “Denying God’s Gift of Free Will”
FCC: A Sacred Space
It is wonderful to be back after two weeks away on sabbatical! During this time, I was able to delve into the area of sacred spaces by…… Read more “FCC: A Sacred Space”
Reflection: One Hand
As Rev. Dominic has wrapped up his Sabbatical, we offer this final Devotional Reflection from the United Church of Christ’s Kenneth L. Samuel, published on May 9,…… Read more “Reflection: One Hand”
Reflection: Tune My Heart
During Rev. Dominic’s sabbatical absence, we offer this Devotional Reflection from the United Church of Christ’s Vince Amlin, published on May 2, 2022: Now there are varieties…… Read more “Reflection: Tune My Heart”
Reflection: Splintered Wood
During Rev. Dominic’s sabbatical absence, we offer this Devotional Reflection from the United Church of Christ’s Bob Thompson, published on Apr 25, 2022: Jesus said to her,…… Read more “Reflection: Splintered Wood”
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